Samuil

Samuil is a boy's name that is considered the Bulgarian and Russian form of Samuel. This name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Shemuel.

What does the name Samuil mean?

The name Samuil is the Bulgarian and Russian variant of Samuel, which traces back to the Hebrew name Shemuel or śəmūʾēl (שְׁמוּאֵל). Its meanings include, depending on interpretation, 'asked of God,' 'God has heard,' and 'his name is God.' The origins lie in the Ancient Hebrew language, where it is composed of several word components: sha'ál (שָׁאַל‎) for 'to ask, to request,' shamá (שָׁמַע) for 'to hear, to listen,' and shém (שֵׁם) for 'name, descendant,' combined with 'êl (אֵל) for 'God' and 'the Mighty.' Other variants include Schmuel, Shemuel, Shmuel, Samual, Samuli, Samuele, Samouel, Samueh, and Samu.

Where does the name Samuil come from?

The name Samuil has its origins in Ancient Hebrew and carries meanings such as 'asked of God' and 'God has heard.' The word components consist of sha'ál (to ask, to request), shamá (to hear, to listen), shém (name, descendant), and 'êl (God, the Mighty). It is used in various languages such as Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian, and Ukrainian.

How do you pronounce Samuil?

The pronunciation of Samuil is two syllables and gentle. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sa-mu-il' [zaˈmuːil] or [saˈmuːil]. It begins with an open A sound that radiates a pleasant warmth. The vowels in the second syllable create a flowing movement, and the final 'l' provides a soft ending. Samuil conveys a sense of calm and tradition and sounds harmonious and present.

When is the name day of Samuil?

The name days for Samuil are August 20 and October 10.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Samuil enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,506th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 1,188th. In the last ten years, Samuil has been chosen as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,864th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

Sam / Samu

Famous people

• Samuil Abramowitsch Samossud (conductor from Russia)
• Samuil Feinberg (musician from the USA)
• Samuil Iossifowitsch Aljoschin (Russian playwright)
• Samuil Jakowlewitsch Marschak (Russian writer)
• Samuil Jewgenjewitsch Feinberg (Russian pianist)
• Samuil Lehttir (Moldovan writer)
• Samuil Markowitsch Schuchowizki (Russian chess player)
• Samuil Marshak (Russian writer)
• Samuil Moissejewitsch Maikapar (Russian composer)
• Samuil Nevelshtein (Russian artist)
• Samuil Ossipowitsch Schatunowski (mathematician from England)
• Samuil Shatunovsky (mathematician from Ukraine)
• Samuil Vainshtein (chess player from Great Britain)